Kerry Thomson
About Kerry Thomson
Kerry Thomson serves as the Head of Risk & Compliance, Operations & Technology at Thomson Reuters, a position he has held since 2021. With extensive experience in risk and compliance, he previously worked at PwC for over 15 years in various roles, including Partner and Director.
Current Role at Thomson Reuters
Kerry Thomson serves as the Head of Risk & Compliance, Operations & Technology at Thomson Reuters. She has held this position since 2021, working from Zug, Switzerland. In this role, she focuses on overseeing risk management and compliance strategies within the operations and technology sectors of the company.
Previous Experience at PwC
Thomson has extensive experience at PwC, where she worked for a total of 14 years in various roles. She began as an Associate and progressed to Manager from 1999 to 2006 in London. She later returned to PwC as a Partner from 2015 to 2021, also serving on secondment in Zurich from 2020 to 2021. Her roles included Senior Manager and Director, where she led teams and strategic reviews in IT Governance and Outsourcing for international banking clients.
Education and Expertise
Kerry Thomson studied at Royal Holloway, University of London, from 1994 to 1997, earning a degree that laid the foundation for her career in risk and compliance. She specializes in risk, process, and controls services, particularly for Global Investment and Retail Banking clients. Her educational background supports her expertise in these areas.
Background in Recruitment
Before her tenure at PwC, Thomson worked as a Recruitment Consultant at The Wreay Group from 1997 to 1999 in London. This early experience contributed to her understanding of organizational dynamics and talent management, which are essential in her current role.
International Network and Collaboration
Kerry Thomson possesses an established international network, having collaborated with teams across the US, Canada, Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. This global perspective enhances her ability to manage risk and compliance in diverse regulatory environments.